Gautam Mukunda, Columnist

The Pentagon Is Thwarting American Genius

February 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC

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February 27, 2026 at 10:45 PM UTC

Gautam Mukunda writes about corporate management and innovation. He teaches leadership at the Yale School of Management and is the author of "Indispensable: When Leaders Really Matter."

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